Premier League / Football stance on the Queen so different to Rugby, Cricket, Golf, Horse Racing - Why? nufc epl
Premier League / Football stance on the Queen so different to Rugby, Cricket, Golf, Horse Racing – Why?Premier League / Football stance on the Queen so different to Rugby, Cricket, Golf, Horse Racing – Why?In the immediate aftermath of news of the death of the Queen, we saw some snap decisions made by various sporting bodies.
The UK Government leaving the decision in the hands of governing bodies. In a statement from the Cabinet Office titled ‘Guidance for the Period of National Mourning’, a section of it reading:There is no obligation to cancel or postpone events and sporting fixtures, or close entertainment venues during the National Mourning period. This is at the discretion of individual organisations.
“As a mark of respect, and in keeping with the tone of National Mourning, organisers may wish to hold a period of silence and/or play the National Anthem at the start of events or sporting fixtures, and players may wish to wear black armbands.’– 9 September 2022:To honour her extraordinary life and contribution to the nation, and as a mark of respect, this weekend’s Premier League match round will be postponed, including Monday evening’s game.
Further updates regarding Premier League fixtures during the period of mourning will be provided in due course.’‘Her Majesty the Queen was a long-standing Patron of The Football Association and has left a lasting and indelible legacy on our national game. The Premier League and the EFL have all confirmed that their fixtures this weekend will be rescheduled for a later date.
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